"In theory, any land mass is an island, so you could argue any show ever made -- the 'Mary Tyler Moore' show is much like 'Lost,' honestly." -- "Alcatraz" executive producer J.J. Abrams "Having filmed in other prisons, this place does not feel like any other prison that I've either visited or served time in." -- Abrams on visiting Alcatraz

"In theory, any land mass is an island, so you could argue any show ever made -- the 'Mary Tyler Moore' show is much like 'Lost,' honestly." -- "Alcatraz" executive producer J.J. Abrams "Having filmed in other prisons, this place does not feel like any other prison that I've either visited or served time in." -- Abrams on visiting Alcatraz (Getty Images)

"In theory, any land mass is an island, so you could argue any show ever made -- the 'Mary Tyler Moore' show is much like 'Lost,' honestly." -- "Alcatraz" executive producer J.J. Abrams "Having filmed in other prisons, this place does not feel like any other prison that I've either visited or served time in." -- Abrams on visiting Alcatraz